Exodus 17:7
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for Exodus 17:7 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
Exodus 17:7 is a verse from the book of Exodus in the Old Testament. The KJV reads: "And he called the name of the place Massah, and Meribah, because of the chiding of the children of Israel, and because t..." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
Exodus 17:7 — KJV
“And he called the name of the place Massah, and Meribah, because of the chiding of the children of Israel, and because they tempted the LORD, saying, Is the LORD among us, or not? Massah: that is, Temptation Meribah: that is, Chiding, or, Strife”
— Exodus 17:7 (KJV)
Exodus 17:7 in Context — About the Book of Exodus
Exodus tells the defining rescue story of the Old Testament: God hears the cry of enslaved Israel, breaks Pharaoh's grip through ten plagues, parts the Red Sea, and meets His people at Sinai. It reveals God as deliverer, covenant-maker, and the One who dwells among His people.
Cross-References for Exodus 17:7
“And he called the name of the place Taberah: because the fire of the LORD burnt among them. Taberah: that is, A burning”
Shares key themes with Exodus 17:7: called, name, place
“This is the water of Meribah; because the children of Israel strove with the LORD, and he was sanctified in them. Meribah: that is, Strife”
Shares key themes with Exodus 17:7: meribah, because, children
“Because ye trespassed against me among the children of Israel at the waters of Meribah-Kadesh, in the wilderness of Zin; because ye sanctified me not in the midst of the children of Israel. Meribah-Kadesh: or, strife at Kadesh”
Shares key themes with Exodus 17:7: meribah, because, children
“And he called his name Noah, saying, This same shall comfort us concerning our work and toil of our hands, because of the ground which the LORD hath cursed. Noah: Gr. Noe: that is Rest, or, Comfort”
Shares key themes with Exodus 17:7: called, name, because
“And he shall make an atonement for the holy place, because of the uncleanness of the children of Israel, and because of their transgressions in all their sins: and so shall he do for the tabernacle of the congregation, that remaineth among them in the midst of their uncleanness. remaineth: Heb. dwelleth”
Shares key themes with Exodus 17:7: place, because, children
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